Studies in the History of French Political Economy - 9780415099394

Taylor & Francis

This book considers the evolution of economic thought in France from the sixteenth to twentieth century and explores the key economists, themes and controversies which are important in the context of recent research. > \nStudies in the History of French Political Economy considers the evolution of economic thought in France, from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. Gilbert Faccarello brings to the forefront those economists, themes and controversies which are important in the context of recent research, and about which new ideas can be developed. > Foreword, Contributors, 1. Economic Publishing and Authors, 1566-1789, 2. The Enigmatic Monsieur Du Tot, 3. Mathematical Economics and Probability Theory: Charles-Francois Bicquilley's Daring Contribution, 4. Galiani, Necker and Turgot: A Debate on Economic Reform and Policy in Eighteenth-Century France, 5. Jean-Baptiste Say: The Entrepreneur, the free trade Doctrine and the Theory of Income Distribution, 6. Sismondi and the Evol.